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4 G R A P H I C S P R O • S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 2 G R A P H I C S - P R O. C O M FEATURES CONTENT The Unisex Malibu Hoodie from Next Level Apparel. Check out the latest styles from top apparel suppliers in this year's LookBook, page 41. Image courtesy Next Level Apparel. Right: The Seklema mat is just one of the many underrated tools that can make a big difference for your shop, page 10. Image courtesy JDS Industries. ON OUR CO VER LOOK BOOK 2022 G R A P H I C S - P R O. C O M S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 2 • G R A P H I C S P R O 4 1 COLUMNS 8 VITAL SIGNS Put your best foot forward By Matt Dixon SIGNAGE & PRINTING 32 SIGN DESIGN Learn to Kern By Matt Charboneau APPAREL DECORATING 36 SOFTWARE TO SUBSTRATE Friends in Low Places By Lon Winters 55 MAKING SHOP MOVES The Agony of Success By Howard Potter AWARDS & CUSTOMIZATION 58 SOFTWARE TIPS & TRICKS Color Management Tips By Doug Zender 62 THE DIGITAL EYE Balancing Act By Stephen Romaniello BUSINESS STRATEGIES 80 STITCH SOLUTIONS Hidden Assets By Jennifer Cox 82 RISING TIDE OF BUSINESS Clarity is key By Aaron Montgomery 41 DEPARTMENTS 90 PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS 93 MARKETPLACE 95 AD INDEX 96 WEB EXCLUSIVES 84 GRAPHICS PRO EXPO CHARLOTTE PREVIEW Featured in this month's issue is our special section, The LookBook on page 41. The LookBook is a sponsored section that puts the spotlight on the latest apparel trends in the industry.